From Face-to-Face to Facebook: The Role of Technology and Social Media in Adoptive Family Relationships with Birth Family Members

2016 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 307-332 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaitlin A. Black ◽  
April M. Moyer ◽  
Abbie E. Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Adoptive Family ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Birth Family

Facebook as Facilitator or Foe

2019 ◽  
pp. 313-340
Author(s):  
Abbie E. Goldberg
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Adoptive Parents ◽  
Birth Parents ◽  
Use Of Social Media ◽  
Birth Family

This chapter examines parents’ use of social media, such as Facebook, with respect to the birth family. Some adoptive parents engaged Facebook as a means of establishing or maintaining reciprocal contact with birth parents and other birth family members; thus, it was used to sustain relationships. Others engaged it “passively” (e.g., as a means of finding out details about the birth family). Still others did not desire or pursue such contact, often citing concerns about boundaries. The chapter also addresses parents’ ideas about their children’s future relationships with their birth family—relationships possibly facilitated by social media and maintained without parental oversight or monitoring.

scholarly journals The Search for Origin of Young Adoptees—A Clinical Study

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sara Skandrani ◽  
Marie-Rose Moro ◽  
Aurelie Harf
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis ◽  
Family Relations ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Adoption Process ◽  
Adoptive Families ◽  
Adoptive Family ◽  
Positive Effects ◽  
Birth Family ◽  
The Impact

In the current area of social media propagation, the adoptees' search for the birth family is increasingly reversed: more and more adopted adolescents are contacted directly by their birth parents, even if they did not search for them. This study explores the impact of these new forms of contact between adoptive family members and birth family members, through the qualitative analysis of clinical protocols of five adoptive families that sought counseling in a clinical setting devoted to international adoption. The interpretative phenomenological analysis revealed three themes. Two of them shared by the parents and their children: the feelings of anxiety and intrusion, as well as the feelings of guilt and debt. The last theme concerns only the parents: feelings of endangered family relations and can be divided into two sub-themes: feelings of threat by the birth family, feelings of an undermined parental role. Nevertheless, these new kinds of confrontations with the children's origins bear a potential of renegotiating adoptive family relationships and positive effects on mutual feeling of filiation. Exploring the impact of the search of adoptees by the birth family enables professionals involved in adoption to improve preventive and supportive work in the adoption process.

scholarly journals Social Media Addiction and Personality: A Review of Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 607-630
Author(s):  
Viktor P. Sheinov
Keyword(s):  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Foreign Language ◽  
Self Esteem ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Social Media Addiction ◽  
Physical Health Problems ◽  
Negative Links

Social networks are taking up more and more place in the daily life of modern people, becoming an integral part of our existence. At the same time, the role of social networks is constantly growing along with the rapid growth in the number of their active users. As online interaction for many has become more used than face-to-face communication, social networks have begun to seriously affect the way of life, communication, interests and psychology of people. The use of social networks is growing exponentially and has covered more than a third of the worlds population; therefore, researchers from different countries are actively studying social networks. Considerable empirical data has been accumulated that requires generalization and understanding, which is the purpose of this review. We found positive links between social media addiction and depression, anxiety, stress, neuroticism, emotional problems, low self-esteem, cyber-victimization, physical health problems, mental disorders, loneliness, procrastination, smartphone and internet addiction, and infidelity in relationships. Negative links were revealed between social media addiction and life satisfaction, academic performance of schoolchildren and students, labor productivity and commitment to the organization of its employees, social capital, and age. The main reason for social media addiction is the need for communication, and women are generally more active in social networks than men. This review provides only those links of social media addiction that have been established in a number of studies conducted in different countries. The presented results were obtained abroad using foreign language questionnaires that determine social media addiction. The lack of such a reliable and valid tool among Russian-speaking psychologists has become a serious factor hindering the conduct of similar domestic research. With this in view, the author developed a specially designed social media addiction questionnaire.

scholarly journals The Spiral of Positive Feedback: Go-Along Interviews About Adolescents’ Perceptions of and Reactions to Alcohol Posts on Social Media

2021 ◽  
pp. 002204262110414
Author(s):  
Robyn Vanherle ◽  
Kathleen Beullens ◽  
Hanneke Hendriks
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Negative Feedback ◽  
Positive Feedback ◽  
Online Chat ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Online Environments

Go-along interviews among adolescents ( N = 26, M age = 16.31, SD = .83) were conducted to examine how adolescents interpret alcohol posts in terms of appropriateness and how this, in turn, plays a role in adolescents’ reactions toward alcohol posts on public and private social media entries. The findings of this study, first, indicate that alcohol posts were classified as appropriate or inappropriate based on the amount of alcohol and the displayed behavior in the post. Second, most posts, including inappropriate ones, received positive or no feedback. Moreover, adolescents deliberately seemed to withhold negative feedback out of fear of being misjudged by peers. Still, negative reactions were expressed more quickly in safer off- and online environments (i.e., face-to-face conversation and online chat messages) because they were visible to close friends only. This is important in view of prevention as it unravels the interesting role of private environments in stimulating negative interpersonal communication.

Using Written Accounts in Qualitative Research

2005 ◽  
Vol 16 ◽  
pp. 40-47 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Handy ◽  
Kirsty Ross
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Pilot Study ◽  
Family Relationships ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Research Data ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Rich Data

AbstractThis article discusses the methodological implications of using written accounts as the primary source of data in qualitative research. Data from a pilot study into family relationships in two families with an anorexic child is presented to illustrate the ways in which this strategy can facilitate the interpretation of different family members' perspectives. Written accounts are shown to be a time-efficient means of gathering good-quality, descriptively rich data. Differences between oral and written modes of communication mean that participants' written accounts are more highly focused and reflective than transcripts from oral interviews, facilitating data analysis and interpretation. Relationships between researchers and researched are more circumscribed than in face-to-face interviewing, which may limit opportunities to explore emergent issues or make informal observations during the interview process. However, the more circumscribed contact between researchers and respondents may also make it easier to manage the complex social dynamics that can emerge when researching families. Whilst written accounts cannot be used as a direct substitute for oral interviews their strengths appear to be undervalued in qualitative research in psychology.

Social Media and Citizen Engagement

2013 ◽  
pp. 225-238
Author(s):  
Charlie E. Cabotaje ◽  
Erwin A. Alampay
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Real Life ◽  
The Philippines ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Citizen Engagement ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
First Case ◽  
Use Of Social Media

Increased access and the convenience of participation to and through the internet encourage connectivity among citizens. These new and enhanced connections are no longer dependent on real-life, face-to-face interactions, and are less restricted by the boundaries of time and space (Frissen, 2005). In this chapter, two cases from the Philippines are documented and assessed in order to look at online citizen engagement. The first case looks at how people participate in promoting tourism in the Philippines through social media. The second case involves their use of social media for disaster response. Previous studies on ICTs and participation in the Philippines have looked at the role of intermediaries (see Alampay, 2002). Since then, the role of social media, in particular that of Facebook and Twitter, has grown dramatically and at times completely circumvents traditional notions of intermediation. The role of Facebook, in particular, will be highlighted in this chapter, and the authors will analyze its effectiveness, vis-à-vis traditional government channels for communication and delivery of similar services. By looking at these two cases and assessing the abovementioned aspects, it is hoped that the use of social media can be seen as an integral part of e-governance especially in engaging citizens to participate in local and national governance.

The Role of Social Media in Maintaining Minority Languages: A Case Study of Chechen Language in Jordan

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 62
Author(s):  
Amani Juma Abu-Irmies ◽  
Rajai Rasheed Al-Khanji
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Positive Attitude ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Indigenous Language ◽  
Minority Languages ◽  
Ethnic Language

This study investigates factors motivating the Chechen people in Jordan to use their indigenous language in social media such as WhatsApp and Facebook. It also explores their attitudes towards using the Chechen language in social media. In order to achieve the aims of this study, the researchers have selected a sample that consists of 340 Chechen people who reside in the Jordanian cities and towns: Al-Suknah, Sweileh and Az zarqa. The instruments of the study were a sociolinguistic questionnaire and an open-ended interview. The findings reveal that Chechens use social media such as Facebook and WhatsApp to preserve the Chechen language and their culture. Also, Chechens of Jordan use their ethnic language to communicate with their friends who understand the Chechen language. Besides, the Chechen language has been used in whatsApp and Facebook to promote unity among family members. Moreover, many Chechen people use social media to communicate with other Chechen speakers regardless of familial ties. Results also indicate that Chechens of Jordan have a high positive attitude towards including the Chechen language in social media.

scholarly journals Exploring the role of family in enhancing the well-being of patients with developmental disorders

2019 ◽  
Vol 33 (6) ◽  
pp. 721-734 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paula Lam ◽  
Constanza Bianchi
Keyword(s):  
Family Relationships ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Developmental Disorders ◽  
Qualitative Methodology ◽  
Family Members ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Service Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Therapy Services

Purpose The purpose of this paper is to investigate how family members co-create value and improve the well-being of patients with chronic developmental disorders, such as Asperger syndrome (AS) that undertake permanent therapy services. Design/methodology/approach Qualitative methodology is used to identify family value co-creation activities and well-being outcomes. Extensive interviews with family members and professional therapists of AS patients were conducted as the main data collection method. Findings Drawing from previous conceptualizations of value co-creation activities in health contexts, the findings of this study identify the specific value co-creation activities held by family members that influence the different dimensions of well-being for AS patients and their families: co-learning, combining therapies, changing ways of doing things, connecting, co-operation and co-production, managing daily life, motivating, protecting, regulating and establishing roles. The findings also reveal improvements in the following dimensions of patient well-being: autonomy, self-acceptance, purpose in life, positive relationships with others, control of the environment and personal growth. In addition, value co-creation activities also improve family relationships at home and the well-being of patient family members. Originality/value This study contributes to the services literature and addresses a gap in transformative service research by exploring the value co-creation activities of family members for improving well-being outcomes of patients with chronic developmental disorders. People with chronic developmental disorders engage in permanent therapy services and tend to have below-average well-being scores, which also extends to their family members.

scholarly journals Social media use and social connectedness among adolescents in the United Kingdom: a qualitative exploration of displacement and stimulation

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lizzy Winstone ◽  
Becky Mars ◽  
Claire M. A. Haworth ◽  
Judi Kidger
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Peer Relationships ◽  
Time Management ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
Media Use ◽  
Social Media Use ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Individual Interviews ◽  
Breathing Space

Abstract Background Connectedness to family and peers is a key determinant of adolescent mental health. Existing research examining associations between social media use and social connectedness has been largely quantitative and has focused primarily on loneliness, or on specific aspects of peer relationships. In this qualitative study we use the displacement hypothesis and the stimulation hypothesis as competing theoretical lenses through which we examine the complex relationship between social media use and feelings of connectedness to family and peers. Methods In-depth paired and individual interviews were conducted with twenty-four 13–14-year-olds in two inner-city English secondary schools. Interviews were transcribed verbatim, coded and thematically analysed. Results Analysis identified four themes: (i) ‘Displacement of face-to-face socialising’ (ii) ‘Social obligations’ (iii) ‘(Mis)Trust’ and (iv) ‘Personal and group identity’. Results indicated stronger support for the stimulation hypothesis than the displacement hypothesis. We found evidence of a complex set of reciprocal and circular relationships between social media use and connectedness consistent with a ‘rich-get-richer’ and a ‘poor-get-poorer’ effect for family and peer connectedness – and a ‘poor-get-richer’ effect in peer connectedness for those who find face-to-face interactions difficult. Conclusion Our findings suggest that parents should take a measured approach to social media use, providing clear guidance, promoting trust and responsible time management, and acknowledging the role of social media in making connections. Understanding and sharing in online experiences is likely to promote social connectedness. Supporting young people to negotiate breathing space in online interactions and prioritising trust over availability in peer relationships may optimise the role of social media in promoting peer connectedness.

scholarly journals Media Agenda and Voters’ Behavior in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A Case Study of General Elections-2013

2021 ◽  
Vol Volume 5 (1) ◽  
pp. 192-206
Author(s):  
Imran Ahmed ◽  
Dr. Muhammad Shahzad ◽  
Ali Hassan
Keyword(s):  
Social Media ◽  
Voting Behavior ◽  
Face To Face ◽  
Media Agenda ◽  
Produce Change ◽  
General Elections ◽  
Registered Voters ◽  
Effects Of Media ◽  
Media Applications

This study investigates the relationship between voters’ exposure to media agenda in terms of exposure of different political contents by the all media sources and its consequent impacts on their voting behavior. Data collection has been made with the help of face to face interviews method from 150 respondents (75 male and 75 female registered voters) belonging to province Khber Pakhtunkhwa of Pakistan. Findings explored that in KPK during 2013 general elections, PTI (Pakistan Tahreek-e-Insaf) is perceived as the most favored party over other political parties. Findings further revealed that respondents preferred social media most influential to acquire political information followed by electronic media, social interaction and print media. To measure the change induced through exposure to mass media, findings revealed that majority of respondents opted very much role of media that strengthen the notion of powerful effects of media on voting behavior. The findings further illustrated that to produce change in voting behavior, Facebook identified as most influential source among other social media applications, Talk Shows from TV contents, columns in newspapers’ contents and news in radio shown the as most influential in this regard. Respondents’ dependency to alter vote choice found less dependent on TV followed by newspapers and almost negligible for radio whereas social media performed a noteworthy role in this context.

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